The Doncaster-born striker netted a brace in the 4-0 demolition of Swansea City and seems to be relishing life at the Racecourse after stepping out of Craig Faulconbridge's shadow.

Morrell had a frustrating 2001-02 campaign - used mainly as a substitute he scored twice in 25 league outings for the Red Dragons.

But Morrell was handed his chance after Faulconbridge left the Race-course in the summer and the 27-year-old, with five goals to his name, has already overtaken last season's tally.

"Andy's attitude last season was superb even though Faulconbridge was keeping him out," said Smith.

"He wasn't getting a lot of starts but his attitude remained first-class and that's what got him a new contract with Wrexham.

"He's proving a point at the moment and I'm delighted for him. I wish there were more players like him in football.

"Andy was very unfortunate on Saturday because he could have had four goals. We should have had a couple of penalties and Andy is our penalty taker."

Smith's message to his players before tonight's home clash against Exeter City will be, "Repeat Saturday's performance."

He said, "People are saying Swansea didn't play well but I'd like to think that was down to us. I'm in no position to judge Swansea but my players did the job I wanted them to do.

"We've played as well as we did on Saturday in other games but haven't always got the results we deserved. People have got to remember I'm still without three important play-ers - Lee Jones, Brian Carey and Wayne Phillips.

"But fair play to Andy, he's doing the business and Hector Sam is looking sharp and the two Edwardses, Carlos and Paul, are both quick. There's pace throughout the side."

And tonight Smith will watch his defence combat Exeter's 36-year-old striker Don Goodman - a player he signed for #900,000 when he was manager of Sunderland in December 1991.